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Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp

Day Camp at Rodeph Sholom School is magical! That magic comes from a deep sense of connection; connection to community, connection to friends, connection to place, and connection to one’s self. At camp you have the chance to take risks and have new experiences surrounded by people who support you the whole way. You feel safe to fail, safe to laugh, safe to have fun, and safe to be silly. Camp is always where we feel our authentic selves, filled with wonder and curiosity; every camp day is a new adventure!

Enroll in camp for Summer 2024

Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp is devoted to celebrating the joys of childhood. Our enthusiastic and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a memorable, safe, and fun summer experience where children pursue passions while gaining new experiences. Our thoughtful, age-appropriate programming enables children to grow as individuals and make lifelong friendships. 

Who We Are

Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp engages children ages Three through 4th Grade through experiences that help build a positive sense of self, strong peer relationships, skill development in a range of areas, exposure to new and existing passions.

We are a strong community that celebrates each individual. Our camp feels like home to all of our campers and staff.

Our camp day will run from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday. The half day Threes program will run from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm, Monday through Friday. For an additional fee, families have the option to sign their children up for extended day, which runs until 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 5:00 pm on Fridays.

About Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp

  • Our strong culture and community allows each child to discover new passions, create life-long friendships, and find a strong sense of belonging. Our staff is full of professional educators dedicated to ensuring every child has the best possible experience each day they come to camp.
  • At Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp, our campers enjoy action-packed days filled with self-discovery, building friendships and connections, engaging in a wide range of activities, and experiencing the ruach (spirit) and magic that camp provides! Unlike many camps in New York City, Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp is proud to provide two pools for our campers to become confident, safe, capable swimmers. One pool (little pool) is one foot deep and the other (big pool) is three feet deep. All lifeguards are Red Cross-certified.
  • Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp engages children ages Three through 4th Grade. We are a strong community that celebrates individuality. Our camp feels like home to all of our campers and staff. Our #1 tradition is to be a place of ruach, friendship, and new experiences every day. Campers arrive and dismiss while fun music is playing ensuring every day starts and ends with a smile.

Our camp day will run from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday. The half-day Threes program will run from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm, Monday through Friday. 

For an additional fee, full-day families have the option to sign their children up for early drop-off and extended days. Early drop-off begins at 8:30 am and extended day runs until 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 5:00 pm on Fridays.

Unique Programs for Every Age

Click below to enroll in camp for summer 2024:

LOWER CAMP – RISING THREES, PRE-K, AND KINDERGARTEN

For our youngest campers, the days will be full of exploration, creativity, fun, and new experiences. Our campers at this age participate in a mix of activities that allow for skill-building, creating new friendships, and many chances to play. Our programming aims to promote their gross and fine motor skills.

Our Lower Camp campers will have Bunk Time daily. During this time, counselors may read stories to their campers, allow for free play, or work on a bunk project. During this period, children will work on group and individual projects based on art, science, storytelling, and/or using their imagination. Our Pre-K and Kindergarten campers will also have one field trip per session, within walking distance of camp.

UPPER CAMP – RISING 1ST THROUGH 4TH GRADERS

Our Upper Camp Program allows campers to experience the independence and autonomy that come with getting older. Most activities are the same as our Lower Camp but are catered towards this older age group so that they feel challenged and stay engaged.

For their field trips, they will bus to various locations throughout New York City to experience the many cultural and educational opportunities that the city has to offer.

A Week in the Life

Special Events

All campers will get the chance to participate in camp wide special events, including a Maccabiah game competition where the whole camp will compete to become champions.

There will be one special event each week of camp, which may include a theme day, a carnival, and more!

Every Friday at Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp we have Shabbat “Campfires,” where children have the opportunity to sit around a faux fire and reflect, share, sing and think about the camp week they just had and their goals for the following week. This is a great chance at the end of each session to say goodbye to friends who may not be returning, and recognize each other’s achievements.

Our #1 tradition is to be a place of spirit, cheer, and friendship every day. Campers arrive and dismiss while fun music is playing in their bunks ensuring every day starts and ends with a smile.

Trips

Our Lower Camp campers and Upper Camp campers will attend trips at least once per session. These trips could be to museums, outdoor activities, unique experiences, and other attractions.

Health and Wellness

We have a nurse on staff and all of our staff are CPR/First Aid certified. A counselor always accompanies our Lower Camp campers to the nurse.

Food at Camp

Campers have the option to receive lunch at camp for an additional fee.

For children who choose to bring their lunch, they should bring a kosher style, nut-free, packed lunch to camp with them each day. All campers receive two snacks as part of their camp day, including ice cream and challah on Fridays.

Camp Activities

Swimming and Athletics

Swimming and Athletics

  • All of our campers participate in sports instruction multiple times a week. The coaches design activities for each age group and enable the campers to learn and grow throughout the summer.
    • This program takes place in Central Park and is held in our school gym if necessary due to weather. Campers will be exposed to many different sports including soccer, kickball, and baseball, and will participate in a variety of relay races. We also have our own Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp Maccabiah Games! All campers will be divided into two teams and compete as a bunk in various sports and obstacles throughout the summer. Campers will be able to see their “scores” in the lobby daily, as gold stars will be added to the corresponding team flag. 
  • Swimming and water safety are critical skills for children to learn. These skills allow children to be confident and safe in the water now and in the future. All campers work with Red Cross-certified instructors to become confident, safe, and capable swimmers. All swimming takes place in our on-site, outdoor pools.

    All campers will swim twice per day, once for instruction and once for free swim. During these sessions, they will learn the joys of being in the water while developing foundational swimming skills.  During these times, our staff will work on strengthening our camper’s swim skills with different exercises. 
  • Campers will also have the option of signing up for swim lessons (for an additional fee) after the camp day ends.
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Arts, Theater, and Food Science

Arts, Theater, and Food Science

Our arts curriculum focuses on each young artist’s process. Along with their counselors and our specialists, campers have the opportunity to engage with a variety of art mediums. In addition to studio arts, our campers will have the chance to be exposed to theater arts, music, dance, and food science.

STEAM

STEAM

Every bunk has STEAM on their weekly schedule. This special is run by Rodeph Sholom School’s very own Josh Moshen. Campers will have the chance to experience science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a variety of formats.

Gaga

Gaga

Our Gaga pit is open every day at camp, and is a highlight for all of our campers. Gaga is a fast-paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Each bunk will have allocated times to play a few times a week.

Special Events

Special Events

Each session has a special camp-wide event such as bounce castle day and carnival day. All campers are encouraged to participate in the fun and exciting theme days, Tie Dye Day, Crazy Hat Day, Superhero Day, etc.

Shabbat Friday

Shabbat Friday

Every Friday at Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp we bring in Shabbat by reflecting, sharing, and singing. We will say the prayer for challah and wine and campers will enjoy Challah in their bunk as a snack. At the end of the day (before dismissal) campers will also have ice cream with their bunk.

Field Trips

Field Trips

Our campers will have a field trip at least once per session. These trips could be to museums, outdoor activities, unique experiences, and other local attractions.

Dates and Rates

Full Season: June 24th – August 16th, 2024

Session 1: June 24 – July 5, 2024
Session 2: July 8 – July 19, 2024
Session 3: July 22 – August 2, 2024
Session 4: August 5 – August 16, 2024

Note: we are closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, and Session 1 pricing will be prorated accordingly.

– Please note lunch and towel service are included in our pricing. You are also welcome to pack your child’s lunch.

Families are encouraged to sign up for multiple sessions throughout the summer. These sessions do not have to be consecutive.

Age Group2 Weeks4 Weeks8 Weeks
Half Day Rising Threes$1,800$3,420$6,500
Full Day Rising Threes through Kindergarten$2,070$3,933$7,480
Rising 1st through 4th Grade$2,170$4,123$7,830

**$600.00 Deposit due at registration.
Balance is due in full by April 15th, 2024.

Early Enrollment Incentive and Sibling Discount
We offer a 10% discount to any family that registers by February 29th, 2024.

Any family who registers more than one child will receive a 5% discount for each child enrolled after the first sibling.

Refund Policies

  • All payments, except a non-refundable $600 deposit, are fully refundable through April 15th, 2024.
  • All enrollments after April 15th, 2024 are final and non-refundable.
  • There are no refunds for absences, withdrawals, or terminations.
  • If the camp needs to be closed for reasons related to COVID-19 for one week or more during the summer, payments will be refunded at the end of the summer at a prorated amount for days the camp is closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Bunk Requests work?

You are welcome to request bunk groups for your child. We will take each request in the order that we receive them. Please note: We will not be able to accommodate all bunk requests. 

If I choose to pack my child’s lunch, are there any dietary restrictions I should follow?

For children who choose to bring their lunch, they should bring a kosher-style, nut-free, packed lunch to camp with them each day. We will provide the days that are dairy or meat on our camp calendar. All campers receive two snacks as part of their camp day, including ice cream and challah on Fridays.

What if my child is not feeling well at camp?

We have a nurse on staff every day of camp. Trip leaders and all office staff are CPR/First Aid certified. A counselor always accompanies our Lower Camp campers to the nurse.

What if my child can’t swim?

We have flotation devices in the pools, and all counselors and lifeguards will be in the pool at the same time as students. In the pool, our ratio is 1:4 including lifeguards.

Employment

At Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp, we carefully select our staff which is comprised of Rodeph Sholom School teachers and alumni, educational professionals, college students, and others who we see as outstanding camp role models.

Our staff sings, hugs, cheers, cares, nurtures, listens, learns, leads, understands, and upholds the Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp and Rodeph Sholom School standards and values. We seek dedicated individuals who want to help make each camper’s time at Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp the best it can possibly be. We spend our summers not only enriching our campers’ lives, but the lives of our staff as well. Camp positions run the duration of camp (June through August), and all staff are expected to participate fully in the program.

Working at Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp offers the opportunity to make life-long friends, develop personal and life skills, and participate in what we know can become one of the best summer experiences of your life.